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Exploring Word Meanings and Roots
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English
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8th Grade
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Alyson Short
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20 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following words means "full of life" based on its suffix and root?
Loneliness
Vivacious
Illness
Carelessness
Tags
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.RF.3.3A
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If someone is described as "philanthropic," what does the root "phil" suggest about this person?
They are powerful
They are wise
They are loving
They are nervous
Tags
CCSS.L.4.4B
CCSS.L.5.4B
CCSS.L.6.4B
CCSS.L.7.4B
CCSS.L.8.4B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word best fits the definition: "the state of being without life"?
Gracious
Lifelessness
Dynamic
Credible
Tags
CCSS.L.2.4B
CCSS.L.2.4C
CCSS.L.3.2E
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word "dynamite" most likely mean, based on the root "dynam"?
A wise person
A musical group
A powerful explosive
A loving act
Tags
CCSS.L.4.4B
CCSS.L.5.4B
CCSS.L.6.4B
CCSS.L.7.4B
CCSS.L.8.4B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If a person is described as "sophisticated," what does the root "soph" suggest about them?
They are full of energy
They are wise or knowledgeable
They are nervous
They are loving
Tags
CCSS.L.4.4B
CCSS.L.5.4B
CCSS.L.6.4B
CCSS.L.7.4B
CCSS.L.8.4B
6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
If you encounter the word "restlessness" in a text, which part of the word helps you understand its meaning? (choose all that apply)
The prefix "re-"
The root "less"
The suffix "-ness"
The root "rest"
Tags
CCSS.L.3.4B
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following words contains a Greek or Latin root that means "believe"?
Philosophy
Credence
Dynamic
Sophomore
Tags
CCSS.L.4.4B
CCSS.L.5.4B
CCSS.L.6.4B
CCSS.L.7.4B
CCSS.L.8.4B
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